Episode 46

The midterm exam at Noblesse Academy was a test of great interest not only to current students, but also to graduates.

As much as that, the bulletin board of community and Noblie became hot. Among them, the one with the most users is, of course, the free anonymous bulletin board.

[weapon? Why use that?]

[-Is this a freshman…?]

[-You have good spirits, you have good spirits.]

[-Give me magic with fists hahahahaha]

[-This is the strongest fist that can even hold the sky!]

In the solo exhibition, it is the video of Ko Min-soo’s performance that draws attention.

[Self-injury test]

[-What is it? A weapon-eating hippopotamus?]

[-M. It’s definitely M.]

[-I heard he transferred from Obliju?]

[-Abandon Oble and Noble? Graduated, but crazy?]

And it was Inoa’s video.

Besides that, all the videos of the special class students were popular.

[-Aren’t you a problem child in the special class?]

[-Hyaa… With this skill, you’ll have a chance against Oblige, right?]

[-The solo exhibition is definitely worth watching.]

[-Are you finally getting out of second place in your ten thousand years?]

[-Still, isn’t Noble a bean line?]

[-Not even the beans!]

There were a lot of playful comments, but there were also some that were serious.

[-Hey, I need to send a scout quickly]

[-Ah hahahaha I’m going to convince the guild leader right away.]

[-I can’t stand recruiting juniors]

[-Don’t overbid the juniors I took.]

Even belatedly, there was talk of sending a scout. It’s been a while since the community was overheated.

[Team Match Live Streaming!]

The start of the team match and a new post. It was only natural that those who watched the community flocked to it.

Among them, there were the most people watching the special class team.

[-Special class what?]

[-Why 3 divisions?]

[-It’s a team battle, but individual battles?]

However, most of the chat windows were question marks. That’s why the operation of the special squad was unfamiliar.

And the result of that operation came out.

[- Huh hahahahaha]

[-This is already not at the level of children.]

[-This is so bold hahahaha]

[-Whose operation is this? Was it made by the leader?]

[-I think it came out of the kids’ heads? Of course, the homeroom teacher must have coached it.]

As other teams were eliminated, the number of people watching the performance of the special class increased even more.

And in the following scene, the chat window was paralyzed.

[-What is it? What is this?]

[-Isn’t this against the rules?]

[-Isn’t there a rule not to do that?]

[-Ukkkkkkk If this is the case, there is a chance of winning the team match, right?]

The performance of the special class team was unexpected.

* * *

“Good work.”

“You got good points.”

The first class team smiled and said to the fallen class 3 team. Although they did not receive attention because of the majesty of the special class, they were also talented in their own way.

“At this level, it would be possible to win first place?”

“So.”

I also took out a lot of dummies, and I took out the other two teams. It was clear that the points were piled up considerably.

“In the last 10 minutes, there is a chance of winning just by running away.”

Even if it went smoothly, facing the special squad was definitely risky. Even if even one of the three team members survived, the point was maintained, so if the point gap was large, it was more likely to run away.

“It’s a little out of shape, but it’s a chance to fuck them up.”

“In my real home, special classes, special classes all the time… I’m dying of boredom.”

“So. Because of those bullies, nagging is a bountiful year.”

Class 1 students were under stress because they were compared to the special class by their parents.

I felt like a chimney, wanting to relieve that sorrow at this opportunity.

<10 minutes before the time limit, 10 minutes before the time limit.>

After a while, a semi-transparent display board appeared above the mana barrier along with a guide voice.

The first class team opened their eyes and checked their rankings.

“what?”

“What is this?”

[Point Status]

[One. Special class: 5543P]

[2. Class 1: 4512P]

[3. Class 3: 2185P]

[4. Class 4: 1174P]

[5. Class 5: 601P]

[6. Class 2: 124P]

4 teams have already been eliminated, and only class 1 and special class remain. However, contrary to expectations, the points for the special class were much higher.

“Uh, how can you do that so quickly?!”

The first class students did not understand the situation at all. The teams they dealt with were the 3rd and 5th teams, so the special class would have dealt with the 4th and 2nd teams.

However, even if the points of those two teams were taken, it was only about 1200P. If that’s the case, doesn’t that mean that all the rest were obtained by killing piles of monsters?

“Isn’t that an error?”

“In that case, measures would have already been taken from the outside.”

“This crazy…”

In the midst of such a devastated situation, the class 1 leader came to his senses first.

“Now that this has happened, I have no choice but to pursue it.”

“uh? uh… that’s right.”

“Wouldn’t that be a bit dangerous? I’d rather hunt a dummy…”

The three of them couldn’t speak any more.

[One. Special class: 6895P]

It was because the points of the special class jumped up again. All three of them looked at each other with haunted expressions.

“No, what the hell…”

“Did you see? Anyway, this is the 2nd place. Now that this has happened, we have no choice but to fight to the death.”

“yes. If they start running away first, it will be more difficult to reverse.”

The only thing left is to defeat the special squad and steal the points to win. The first class team immediately took action with the decision.

I had to find the special class within 10 minutes and deal with all three, so I had no choice but to be impatient.

And it wasn’t difficult to find a special class.

For there was a continual thud and a blinding flash of light that could be seen even beyond the maze of passages.

‘…Do not run away?’

The location of the special class hasn’t changed that much. There is a corner to believe in something.

“Maybe they prepared a trap. Be careful.”

“OK.”

Before long, they were able to find a special class in a spacious space. The first class team quickly looked around.

‘Also···!’

A whitish magic circle was installed on the walls and floor. He raised his mana and drew a magic circle.

Earth-type magic was manifested, and with a heavy reverberation, Song Dae-beom’s magic circle was shattered.

“I’m not stupid enough to deserve this.”

There was a remaining magic circle, but it was quite large. The special squad was also caught up in it, so I didn’t destroy it.

There was no reason to waste mana ahead of the final showdown.

“I’ll admit I didn’t run away.”

With the words of the class 1 leader, the three prepared for battle. However, unlike them, the attitude of the special class was cold.

“Aren’t we fighting you?”

“···what?”

The moment I frowned at Joo Da-hyun’s words. Suddenly, intense heat fell from above.

Yuhwarin’s spirit blocked the front of the special class.

“Are you going to run away after all!?”

Are you trying to attract time with spirits? The first class team rushed straight ahead.

“escape?”

Seeing them like that, Song Dae-beom laughed.

“Is there anyone who runs away from a winning fight?”

Along with him, a huge magic circle shone.

‘What…! Are you going to self-destruct!?’

Class 1 students who were running away hurriedly withdrew. Right after that, a huge explosion and a flash of light covered my vision.

It was such a big explosion that the wind pressure made my body rattle.

Strangely, however, the flash did not disappear. The reason was immediately clear.

“what···?!”

“This is bar-fouling…!”

The fire spirit that absorbed Song Dae-beom’s explosion was there. The gigantic spirit looked down at them with burning eyes.

“Hwarin-ah.”

“yes.”

Along with the nomination of Dahyun Ju, Yuhuarin expressed her will. Huge flames poured from both arms of the spirit like a tidal wave.

Only then did Class 1 know why the points of the Special Class rose so steeply.

It was clear that the special squad had burned down the entire aisle in this way and annihilated the dummy without having to go around and remove it.

“Ooh, wow!”

The class 1 leader urgently formed a magic circle and erected an earthen wall. Following their survival instinct, the other two students also hid themselves behind a wall.

Earth type is strong against fire type. However, there is a degree of compatibility.

“Oh, no···!”

The earthen wall began to crack and heat rushed in. The leader desperately poured mana and maintained the earth wall.

I barely endured it, though.

“Turn it off… turn it off…”

“Hey, hey! It’s fine!?”

The leader was driven to the brink of exhaustion and could not even stand properly.

On the other hand, the special class.

“Hey, can you stand that?”

“We will finish it.”

“No, let’s do it together.”

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Leeway was overflowing.

They also spent quite a bit of mana, but thanks to the synergy, they had plenty of room.

Seeing the 3-on-2 situation and the anxious expressions of the team members, the leader gnashed his teeth and lowered his head.

“···luck.”

A suppressed voice escaped from his mouth. The other two team members soon became the same expression.

“I surrender.”

At the declaration of surrender by Team 1, the three members of the special class widened their eyes. But sooner or later.

<Team battle ends. End of team battle.>

With the notification from the speaker, bright smiles bloomed on the faces of the three.

“Oh oh! I won, I won!”

Song Dae-beom cheered and took a winning pose, feeling satisfied with the victory.

“First place! It’s all thanks to Master…!”

Joo Da-hyun smiled brightly because she kept Kang Tae-min’s trust.

“he.”

Yuhwarin laughed briefly as her friends were happy.

That’s how the main character of the team battle became the special class.

* * *

At the end of the team competition, the individual competition was also ahead of the finals.

‘mmm…!’

Irua looked at the two students in front of her with a very serious face.

It was because the two people competing for first place in the individual competition were Noah Lee and Ko Min-soo.

‘Me as a teacher or me as an older sister…!’

It is right to cheer both of them equally, but to be honest, I wanted to encourage Inoa more actively.

I didn’t want my heart to leak out.

Inoa glanced at her older sister and shook her head.

“Let’s fight with real strength this time.”

“of course.”

The two competed several times during rotation special training. But then things were different.

The weapon Inoa was holding was also a real sword, not for training, and it was in front of many people, not just the two of them.

The scattered attention was focused on the final stage as the team match ended.

“Isn’t student Inoa at a disadvantage this time?”

“Anyway, Ko Min-soo is bare-handed, so he won’t be able to use the method of removing the weapon like before.”

“It will be a pure skill match?”

The scouts’ analysis and the reporters’ camera shutter sound harmonized, and the two went up on stage.

“uh? Ah, fighting!”

Eruah belatedly attached a short cheer without specifying anyone. As the two settled down, the tumultuous crowd gradually quieted down.

Unlike before, both of them didn’t move as if their feet were glued to the ground.

‘Considering Noah’s ability, I can’t go to a long-term battle.’

Ko Min-soo looked at Inoa with cold eyes.

‘I have no choice but to aim outside the field or break that sword.’

A solution given its uncanny resilience. Simultaneously with the decision, Go Min-soo took action.

His new model, fired like a cannonball, immediately attached itself to Inoa. Surprisingly, Inoa was not taken aback at all.

‘Also···!’

It was expected that this would respond. Go Min-soo aimed for the sword with the high-tech fist.

“Big…!”

However, Inoa’s sword did not reach it. The flexible sword, like flowing water, rode around his wrist and slashed his arm.

The upper arm of the protector was stained red, but Go Min-soo did not back down.

“Yeah…”

“Wow···.”

The onlookers let out short bullets. The battle between the two of them was so intense that it was mind-boggling.

It was difficult to catch up with the eyes of the culprit, and it was an amazing competition even for the students who were the same Awakeners.

“Wow, that far…”

“Three, the end of the century Kwon Saga…!”

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Literally one end difference.

However, little by little the difference caused a change. It was because the protective gear worn by Go Min-soo gradually turned red.

If it blushed beyond the limit, it would be judged incapable of combat and would be defeated. However, the victory was not completely waning.

“No, Go Min-soo is aiming for one shot!”

“It’s clear you’re trying to push me off the field!”

Although Inoa counterattacked Ko Min-soo’s attack, Inoa’s body was getting closer to the outside.

Perhaps because the person concerned knew that fact, his expression was relaxed.

‘Now…!’

Go Min-soo’s eyes changed. He predicted that if he made it to the finals, Inoa would be his opponent, but he had a skill he didn’t show during training.

It was a mixture of explosive fists and high-tech punches learned through Kang Tae-min’s teachings, and it was a technique that discharged mana in a straight line like a cannon.

“This···!”

Irua’s eyes changed as she watched. It was because he saw that the mana flowing in Ko Min-soo’s hand was different from before.

‘too fast···!’

She tried to run, but it seemed like she couldn’t make it in time. Someone quickly passed by her.

Then, along with a huge explosion, Ko Min-soo’s technique was manifested.

“what···.”

“Suddenly what?!”

Everyone stared at the stage, dumbfounded. The mana barrier at the top of the stage crumbled with a crackling sound.

And below that, Kang Tae-min stood between Ko Min-soo and Lee No-ah. One hand held Go Min-soo’s wrist up and the other hand grabbed Inoa’s sword and lowered it.

Silence passed as if someone had pressed the mute button.

<···The finals will be paused for a while.>

With that silence, the sound of the microphone rang. Everyone’s eyes turned.

Cha Dong-hyuk was looking at his smartphone with a stiff face.

<The headmaster told me that holding a match longer than this could cause problems for both students. Since there is no way to decide who is superior or inferior, we will determine the winner at the discretion of the homeroom teacher. You say.>

Obviously, the tone of the message was different, but Cha Dong-hyuk conveyed his words in a calm tone.

Upon hearing the news, all eyes turned to Kang Tae-min.

“Concerns, Inoa.”

He looked back at the two students and said.

“Show me your best moves.”

“Yes?”

“Teacher?”

At that remark, not only the two students, but everyone else opened their eyes wide.

“Bo, I’ll get you some protective equipment. Seniors!”

Irua was startled and tried to find protection, but Taemin Kang waved his hand away.

The refusal made everyone widen their eyes again.

‘come.’

Kang Tae-min calmly watched the two of them, then sneaked a gap. In an instant, Ko Min-soo’s eyes changed and his fist flew.

He snatched the arm with a faint smile and delivered a blow to the side.

“Knock…!”

“I didn’t say I wouldn’t fight back.”

Go Min-su bent his body and rolled over. Kang Tae-min naturally thought that Lee No-a would be right after him.

‘…what are you doing?’

But Inoa didn’t. He was staring at Kang Tae-min with a sword in his hand with a nervous expression.

‘As expected.’

With a hard face, Kang Tae-min once again carefully revealed his gaps. Inoa immediately attacked, but the sword was different from what was expected.

In the end, Inoa also faced the same result as Ko Min-soo.

“Ah, no…”

“Is it okay for the teacher to do that?”

Cha Dong-hyuk frowned for a moment at the agitated voice, but there was no message from Rosalyn.

It must have meant respecting Kang Tae-min’s style.

“The winner is…”

Among the two who collapsed while moaning, Kang Tae-min calmly opened his mouth. The excitement subsided immediately upon the announcement of the winner.

“I am a student of Ko Min-soo.”

At that decision, Irua trembled.

‘what? Noah was cleaner and sharper?!’

It wasn’t a decision made simply because she was an older sister. Objectively, Inoa’s skill was better.

“Wow!”

“At the end of the century, the guru is finally…!”

But the crowd was celebrating with cheers. Cha Dong-hyuk paused for a while before grabbing the microphone again.

<This concludes the midterm exam. After a while, we will have a break before the awards ceremony.>

Kang Tae-min came down from the stage leisurely. Irua looked at him with disapproving eyes.

“Senior, this is…!”

“Mr. Lua, please get some potions from Soyul. Both of you must be exhausted.”

Irua licked her lips and turned around quickly. Having observed him, it was thanks to reading Kang Tae-min’s firmness in his tone.

After she disappeared, Kang Tae-min looked back at the two of them as they came off the stage.

“Inoa.”

“Yes.”

“I am very disappointed.”

“···Yes?”

Inoa opened her mouth slightly.

I still had doubts about the result, but was it disappointing?

“Why… what’s the difference between Minsu and me?”

“If you don’t know why I’m disappointed.”

Taemin Kang looked down at him with a more determined expression.

“You cannot compete in the Youth Hunter Championship.”

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